Michael O’Loughlin will coach the All Stars and will be assisted by Roger Hayden, Troy Cook and Andrew McLeod.

The match will follow the AFLPA Indigenous Player Camp that will also be conducted in Alice Springs from February 5 to 7.

AFL National Community Engagement Manager Jason Mifsud said the biennial camp and match are an opportunity to bring all 67 Indigenous players together.

"Indigenous players look forward to the AFLPA camp and All Star match to reinforce, celebrate and strengthen cultural identity, create awareness of personal development opportunities and engage with the Aboriginal communities of central Australia.

"The players will conduct clinics and visits in Alice Springs and surrounding communities prior to the match.

"In addition to the All Stars program, we are again inviting key staff from AFL Clubs to attend to further develop their capacity and cultural understanding of Indigenous people," Mr Mifsud said.

Richmond Football Club CEO Brendan Gale said the club is looking forward to playing the match at the conclusion of their Australia Post AFL Community Camp.

"We are proud to be involved in the Indigenous All-Stars match. It’s important that we celebrate the outstanding contribution the Indigenous community has made to our game and the All-Stars game is a great way to do that.

"Playing the game in conjunction with our Australia Post Community Camp will also allow us to build on the work we have been undertaking in Alice Springs and surrounding communities for quite some time."

The match is proudly supported by the Northern Territory Government.

Northern Territory Sports Minister Matt Conlan said the Northern Territory Government is a proud supporter of the AFL and values the sporting passion it brings to the community.

"AFL is extremely popular among Territorians and the game is certainly one to mark in the calendar.

"Crowds will flock from across Central Australia for this highly anticipated event."

An Indigenous All Star squad will be announced in the new year. For all your match day information please visit www.aflnt.com.au/allstars

Last Modified on 09/01/2013 13:46

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